Progress on the Fortified Homestead: Flag, Powder Magazine and Blockhouse |LIFE IN THE 1700'S |

Peter raises the Union Jack over Kelly Station (soon to be switched over to the period correct flag, "Kings Colours"), then gives a tour of progress to date: the privy and smoke house moved inside the planned palisade, the framing for the wall across the end of the pond and the site for the barracks. He saves the progress on the powder magazine to share with his wee bit of history.
He also welcomes Koen Tholhuijsen, a fellow outdoor enthusiast, accomplished musician, KZbin creator, and helping hand at the fort. Together they, with the help of Koen's dog, Lex, spread straw over the mud and begin construction of the first blockhouse.
The music Koen plays is written by Marcel La Haye.
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[@jaybluff281]

Good to see a new project, Peter. Somebody needs to get you a pre-1801 Union Flag. :)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is on order … the only one i had at the time. Thanks for watching.

[@johnathandavis3693]

No one else does reenactment of this period/region as well as you guys do. I love this channel.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That’s flattering words, sir, thank you.

[@theironduke7653]

The Battle of Fort Erie fought during the War of 1812 really shows the devastation involving the detonation of a fort's powder magazine.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It does indeed … saving that bit of history for another episode.

[@heru-deshet359]

Having a four legged helper has made this an amazing video. Wish I could give you a million thumbs up!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Don’t know about the helping part but, Alex was certainly entertaining. Thanks for the wonderful compliment.

[@JanTrewhitt]

Thanks, Peter for giving us a preview of the work you are doing on Kelly Station! Alway an enjoyable experience !! Blessings.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My pleasure! Appreciate your continued interest.

[@sheilam4964]

Nice to meet you Koen. Thx guys for doing this and sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure!

[@smoothvern165]

It’s amazing how much work you’ve already gotten done there! It’s going to be a lot of fun, watching your fort take shape.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m pretty pleased with the progress and I thank you for your interest.

[@jackcook8613]

This is one huge project you are undertaking. I will be sure not to miss an episode. The wee bits of history that go along with it are the icing on the cake.Thanks again for sharing

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Awesome, thank you! One step at a time it will take shape!

[@jackcook8613]

I could watch your channel all day. It's the best show on KZbin TV for that matter!! Keep it up, and thanks again!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Always a kind word … thank you.

[@earlshaner4441]

Good morning from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your live history videos and details and information

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure,Earl … thanks again for your interest.

[@earlshaner4441]

I am just trying to learn more about history

[@beverlymichael5830]

Always a great history lesson. You are coming along and love watching it. What beautiful guitar playing. Good to see you have wonderful help. Thank you for sharing with us all.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you kindly!

[@AlexLuyckxPhoto]

Excellent! I'm glad to see Kelly Station is coming along nicely! I'm really looking forward to seeing it come together. As for the explosion of the Grand Magazine at Fort York, there are journal entries that the explosion was felt at Fort George and Fort Niagara. I've also had the chance to visit Gen. Pike's grave at Sackets Harbor.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I have read of the same explosion being felt at that distance. I didn’t know Pike was buried at Sacketts Harbor, thanks for sharing… I’ll add that info to the old brain.

[@JLee-bd9kj]

Fantastic, love the history and your videos. Can't wait to come over and visit.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Please do! Thanks for watching.

[@2gpowell]

Love the effort you put forward into every project! Your channel is very informative and positive. I been watching consistently for over 2 yrs. never been let down.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I appreciate you’re continued interest. Glad your still engaged after a 2 year period.

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Another chart topper!!! Incredible progress! Great music. Great helpers too. 🐾✌🏻🙏🏻

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

All of the above, Scott. It is starting to look like it has some potential.

[@scottmcfarland2149]

@@TheWoodlandEscape indeed sir indeed!

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

Wow Mr. Kelly has been a busy lad at the fort

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m trying… my fatigue at days end indicates progress.

[@heru-deshet359]

Thank God for your wonderful and soothing videos. After seeing and hearing so much bad news around the world I need this.

[@8626John]

I stopped watching the news and my stress level dropped. There's very little any of us can do about the bad things in the world. I try to be kind to those around me and understanding when people don't act the way I wish they would.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are living through some crazy times. I’m glad you find our endeavor calming.

[@user-rl6ru6uc2l]

There is something about having your own place that simply requires a flag. After the house here was finished the flagpole was one of the first things that went up. I used a white cedar that I found lying down after the land was cleared. It must have been 25-30 feet tall and was about 10 inches around. I dug a hole 5 feet deep and poured in two bags of dry cement. That little 3x5 flag looked so SAD up there. I didn't trim the limbs as close as I should have, and the flag had a problem with wrapping around the pole but darn it, I had up a flag. 20 years later and that flagpole is still there. It has a bluebird house and a bat box on it. The "real" flagpole is in the front yard with a 20ft aluminum pole and a light that shines down. A 3x5 flag looks MUCH better on that pole!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That’s a great story, thanks for sharing!

[@timber123doddle]

A great job so far! I’m always amazed at the amount of work you get done on your project. There must be a cape hidden under your coat. Hats off to you and the team of Oxen that cleared the space needed for Kelly Station! Looking forward to someday attending an event there.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You’d be more than welcome , Sir. Thanks for your interest.

[@martinmeltzer2696]

Hey Peter! Kelly's Station is making quit a bit of progress! Given your location... I forgive the Flag. (Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!)) I always thought that Betty Zane's heroics deserved wider recognition. General Pike's fate still serves as a cautionary tale about Senior Officers commanding too near the front! (See Gen. John Sedgewick) That was some beautiful music!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Appreciate the forgiveness,lol! A lot of bold Generals found their demise by such heroics but, they did make their way into the history books.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Appreciate your efforts and dedication. You have really made some significant progress already. Music is not a skill that I have, but it is wonderful to hear from someone with such talent. Hope this weather holds for you. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It would be hard not to appreciate such talent and also a fine worker . Watch yer top knot.

[@brandonfigueroa7399]

Its coming along. Great music from a great guest.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

He was indeed and now we await your return!

[@alanpinn2266]

Terrific Peter! I can't believe how much work you've done on the property. Hardly recognizable. I'd love to give a hand for a day or two next time I'm passing through. Keep up the good work my friend. Cheers!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Please do, especially the work part, lol. I trust all is well down East.

[@alanpinn2266]

@@TheWoodlandEscape All good here in NS. And I've bought a cottage - so that's keeping me busy for now.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Awesome!

[@kingrafa3938]

Peter you made a lot of progress on that project. Amazing!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It’s coming along!

[@franciswashack89]

That was a very nice touch explaining your persona of the 1740s to the 1750s. It puts things into perspective, and teaches a bit of history as well.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It helps to get your head into the time period if you develop a persona.

[@seamac5243]

The British flag didn’t have the red Saint Patrick’s Cross till 1801. Great Channel by the way, Hi from Cape Breton.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Your absolutely correct, it was all I had at the time of filming. In a subsequent episode you’ll see me raise the Kings Colours which is the appropriate flag for my persona of the mid 1700’s.

[@patriciavanlouwe6636]

Maybe the best one yet Peter and Cathy, but I always seem to feel that way after every episode. Much to love about this one... your poetry recitations Peter, the absolutely haunting guitar playing by your friend and Cathy, the amazing photography and the slow -motion shots made me a little teary, and Lord knows, you know that is not in my nature!! lol...Love you guys,sister Pat

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it Sister Pat and thanks for the kind words.

[@TheLadymoonstone]

hi there, i was over at Early American and they gave you guys a shout out. Great video. Cheers from the pacific northwest. Canada side.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Awesome! Thank you! Justine and Ronnie are awesome.

[@lilykatmoon4508]

What an awesome place you’re building there! Y’all’s dog looks remarkably like mine. Frekki is a German shepherd/caucasian ovcharka mix, who although more sable in coloring, looks like she could be related to your dog. Really looking forward to seeing the progress continue.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for your interest. The dog is actually our friends, but he is a beauty.

[@marieleopold1625]

EGADZ PETER! You're busier than a beaver at; Station Kelly! LOOKS absolutely LOVELY! I like how you 'caved' by keeping the 'view of the pond' = abiance/practicality! But then...compensating by perching the 'swivel gun' nearby! = Good trade off! LOL! U found yet another 'fine player' with world travels behind him that must make many fine stories to share by the hearth. Methinks by the time your 'Station' is ready...it will come with it's own community. Nice camera work Empress Catherine, to the tune of your visitor's melodies. "Two roads have diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference." (Robert Frost). Take care dears ones and thamks muchly 4 sharing your wonderfilled lives with us! :)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’ve always followed Robert’s advice. Thanks as always for your kind and of thought provoking comments.

[@lancehenderson7249]

Great video Peter and Kathy, thanks. You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge about everything. In some ways you remind me of my Dad who knew tons of things and was always willing to share his knowledge the same as you. Great video and keep your powder dry. Great guitar picking. Nice seeing the dog.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it. It was one of favorite episodes to produce.

[@vic2265]

Sounds like you need to put the recruiting call out among the countryside and get as many reenactment builders as you can get and first task is just like the period...build your barracks.....LOL. Kelly station will take off! great video!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Not a bad idea. Thanks for the kind words.

[@stunnedatsunset7649]

Very entertaining, Peter. Thanks ever so much! 😃

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robertwiggins4921]

Peter I can't believe the progress you have made. Do you have an army of conscripts off camera? Those are a large amount of boulders you have placed around the property! Play safe my friend!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Robert, be seeing you soon,

[@WilliamSims-yf5wq]

you take playing fort to the next level and I would love to visit it's coming along nicely for sure thanks for sharing and I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks so much and if you’re a lover of history our door is always open.

[@dickdavidson3616]

Good job embedding the powder magazine limestone boulders to look like bedrock, reminds me of the Bruce Trail.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks! It is the same rock for sure as the Bruce Peninsula.

[@sugma3475]

Awesome Peter!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you.

[@melspaid9411]

I enjoy your chanel very much. Theres a history lesson with every vidio

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoy them and we certainly appreciate your interest.

[@rogerclyde2720]

Wonderful episode. Truly amazing what you can accomplish. I imagine when it’s all finished it will all be quite beautiful. Amazing guest and lovely music.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We do love our friends… they enrich our lives.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Well, it certainly looks like you've been busy, things are progressing nicely! Thanks as always for the great video!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Yes it is starting to take shape but, lots remains!

[@daveknight1154]

I like what you have done at Kelly Station. The powder magazine in Annapolis NS is the oldest one I have been in. Nice to see a life's work coming to fruition.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Slowly but surely it is starting to take shape. I’ll have to visit that site on my next trip east.

[@Corvinuswargaming1444]

the red coat you have looks very comfortable and good for the cold weather.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is on both counts. Thanks for watching.

[@garyrichardt1496]

This is going to be quite the under taking and I wish you very good weather and much good luck thanks for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks 👍. I do have a wee bit f work before it’s completed, lol.

[@rickvandenheuvel]

Looking great Peter! You must have a strong back!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Used to be, lol. Thanks for the compliment.

[@will76888]

Another great video! Much progress at the fort! Wonderful music, too. Thanks1

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it. Keon is one talented young man.

[@moorshound3243]

The best dam flag ever. Greetings from Southwest Somerset England.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Are we by change, are wee bit biased, lol?

[@robinbonaventura4951]

Wow....Kelly Station will be yet another build to be proud of Mr. Pete! The planning, work, and craftsmanship is inspirational (minus the flag...lol). Koen's playing was beautiful!!!! Especially enjoyed your puppy helping out! Stay well.....Robin

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And good health to you. Seems there are few folks don’t like my flag, lol.

[@petrimurphy6152]

Keep up the good work.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, will do!

[@chipchaffee2416]

You sir are an inspiration to us all

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@8626John]

I look on the Woodland Escape channel as a refuge from the turbulent world we live in. Kind of like a fort back in the 18th century. Always excellent.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well, Sir, it it brings you that emotion our efforts are not in vane.

[@8626John]

​@@TheWoodlandEscapeYour videos are always interesting and well done. I marvel at the efforts you and Cathy go to to keep the past alive and document it for us.

[@johnhempsall4644]

Hello old friend. Did wonder when my native flag went up. The place is looking fantastic , I surely hope that one day I’ll be able to visit Kelly’s fort and meet you

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We’ll open the Fort doors when you arrive! Stew pot will be simmering over the fire.

[@ianandresen2326]

Holy crow you are moving right along! I've managed to get one beautiful birch down! And honestly it was the beaver that did it! Hope to see you soon! I have some holiday time I have to use up! I'll know this week if it's approved!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Love to host you Ian, keep us posted. November is pretty busy with hunting but, then we’re pretty open.

[@HistoryNerd1814]

I would love do something like this but the War of 1812 style

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Just had a group of 1812 military here for their spring training.

[@davidb8872]

Excellent as always. Stay warm 🇺🇸

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Winter is feeling close ,so close I’ll be staying to the health.

[@jeffwilcher3333]

Another great video.. the work you have accomplished and the vision is amazing .. from your American friend .. Onward and Upward is Still the Watchword ..

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Much appreciated!

[@kristyboyd4659]

I am glad you have started.

[@milliebanks7209]

Loving it!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you.

[@douglasgatian1401]

Thanks Peter!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure, Douglas.

[@williamqueen8790]

Another awesome video, you Sir a a remarkable person.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you kindly

[@jackmrozinski337]

Thank you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You're welcome!

[@larryreese6146]

For your information most of us down here think that is a very fine flag that you've got there, along with The Stars and Stripes, The Maple Leaf, and several others. But, for practicalities sake, I believe I'd prefer a good privy first. We must all answer our own personal call to arms.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

My morning chuckle, thank you.

[@larryreese6146]

@TheWoodlandEscape should you decide upon that necessity, I would expect no less from you than I would from myself. In case of alarm close the gate and defend it with your life.

[@ryan_80]

I absolutely enjoy your channel! It is so calming to me and I always learn something new historically! Keep on keepin on Sir.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, will do!

[@seymourrivers6169]

Fantastic 🎉

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks 🤗

[@patricksweetsir9025]

Love your channel learn so much. I have jist visited Ft. Henry a yr ago and did not hear that story while there. Very interesting era of history.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I find it the most fascinating time period of all of the New Worlds history. Appreciate your interest.

[@hack2it]

It’s looking good Peter. Nice build on Kelly’s Station. Am a further south of you all.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, it’s coming along.

[@jeridodge9576]

Nice!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the visit

[@joseenoel8093]

Hi from Pointe Claire, Montreal's English Ghetto 😉! My son just picked up some wood, off to vacay cottage at Smith's Falls, ourselves we're off to Corsica soon, watch for Napoleon movie in theatres Nov. 22nd!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is on my list to see and I rarely go to theaters!

[@shawndonohoe2789]

I used Birdsfoot Trefoil on mining reclamation projects for 20 year's. Inoculating works best, use corn syrup to bind it and corn starch to take the stickiness away. .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Interesting, thanks for the suggestion.

[@mikesherman4565]

Again enjoyed your video I wish I was there with you

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Maybe one day!

[@marktaylor8659]

You're truly living the dream of every boy/man building a fort like that. The only fort I can build these days would be under the dining room table with blankets and chairs and I'm getting too old to get down on the floor. Not to mention my wife not understanding the need of a boy to build a fort.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You gave me a wonderful chuckle and I thank you.

[@richardliles4415]

That was a fine video, a very fine video. Thank you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Many thanks!

[@the18thcenturygardener57]

Another FANTASTIC video. P.S. Hoping to see you at Prickett's Fort School of the Longhunter in April.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is already on my schedule … see you there.

[@jameshall5784]

Personally I think you should fly the Irish flag for Kelly Station. Just my 2 cents. I see it coming around very nicely. I also love the history. Thank you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Trust me, the thought has crossed me mind!

[@krisdunn7496]

Not offended at all Pete, love the union jack and all it stood for (your endevour). thx

[@throwback336]

So nice to see the progress. I wish I lived closer I'd come help.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You and me both, lol. Appreciate your interest.

[@J_C_Firelocks]

Kelly station is coming right along Peter. Wonderful to see how much progress has been made. Koen's music was wonderful! Perhaps I'll make the voyage up your way some day. Until then looking forward to another entry in your journal. Jack.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks and we’d love to host you.

[@tropifiori]

Another wonderful video Frank ( in Virginia)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks so much, Frank … glad you enjoyed.

[@dragoua5544]

Thank you for building, sharing and filming all that Your project is very inspiring. when you started building your house - I started building my village house - and now I am close to making a brick oven inside it (probably will start it in spring due to weather conditions). Work of your team is amazing and I am very grateful to all of you, cool people!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for that, your kind words are appreciated … good luck with your project.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

They are that … all that have visited have been not only history fans but, also a great hand.

[@wadeschwartz6281]

Flag intro 😂😂LOL

[@chiperchap]

I swear my eyes are getting worse I read every fart needs a flag lol I thought you'd been at the summer wine haha love the channel guys x Andy from Yorkshire UK

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That’s funny. Not much of a wine drinker but it could be an immature single malt!

[@jamesvatter5729]

LOL! Fort Ligonier is less that ten miles to my east. No offense taken, Peter. My preferred persona is from the same time period.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is a fascinating time period to portray. Hope to visit Fort Ligonier next year.

[@davidmcpherson9260]

So, Peter. Once you get the fort done, are you planning on having any "doin's" at your place? Would make a hellova rendezvous.....

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That’s the plan and all living historians are welcome at Kelly Station.

[@frontierpatriot]

ironically i purchased my 1st british flag this passed weekend at the fort, lol. The one i got is the kings colors verison without the 4 thin red lines. I also picked up a grand union flag, im gearing up for a possible flag video. Kelly Station is looking good!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That would be an interesting episode, Ronnie.

[@henryscarhead6119]

Came from Early American channel!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you found us! Justine and Ronnie are great people.

[@brokentoe570]

Should be King's colors . God save the King !!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was all I had available at the time of filming. We’ve since done another episode where we discuss the history of the flag and raise the Kings Colours. We’ve retired the 1806 Union Jack.

[@TomCramer-xu8tx]

Progress!!! Thanks again for the history and no offense from us Yankees!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

None taken, Tom, I’ve a lot of great American friends!

[@robdixon7732]

I would love to come give you a hand sometime. I'll be traveling to Toronto soon, maybe I can stop by.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You certainly can. Contact us on our email if you’re interested.

[@user-ku3is1on8n]

You can make your own black powder.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I can indeed, but it is hard to get as quick and reliable ignition as the modern stuff.

[@Wetlandsman1gmail]

I truly love what you're doing with the Woodland Escape. I also have personal experience partially building a French and Indian War Fort or Outpost in the greater Baton Rouge area. Also it's been left out many times not just by yourself but many others New Orleans was a fortified City founded in 1718 the Main Street still Bears the name Rampart so please consider acknowledging your farthest French sister in the Americas as a fortified City also there's a book called America's most fortified city which is of all of the forts around the greater New Orleans area thank you for all you do

[@Wetlandsman1gmail]

Those fortifications sliced diagonally across what are now the 100 blocks and 1300 blocks of the French Quarter, between Canal and Iberville streets and between Barracks Street and aptly named Esplanade Avenue. In the rear of the city, along eponymous Rampart Street, the wall had the shape of a delta wing.May 12, 2017

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I do apologize but, also thank you as I’ll be doing a bit of research into the very site. Appreciate your interest.

[@Wetlandsman1gmail]

Thank you not only do you have my interest but my support and I may be thousands of miles away but I share your content regularly and have slept 7 Days in the wilderness in a tent building Palisade walls and a barracks have the pictures to prove it will one day hopefully build one for myself I might need to venture into Canada again and lend a hand I'm sure it will be a colorful conversation when the border patrol agent ask me what my intentions in Canada are I might have to wear historical attire lol and asked to record it 😅

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That could very well be interesting at the border and you’re welcome anytime.

[@deanbarill3182]

Your and ambitious man Peter and a little bit crazy…but I like it.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You’d not be the first to say so and I take it as a compliment, lol.

[@stevenshanofski6801]

You are just begging for a French raid to come and take over your fort. Maybe let them. They can finish it and then reclaim it. Would save you a lot of work. Just thinking out loud here. Nice episode as usual. Enjoyed watching.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is an outstanding idea. Appreciate your interest in our channel.

[@talleyrand2739]

Peter love what you do and as i can only do similar in fleeting events from the time of 1770 to1800 as a British marine no not Royal as they were not that in that period, the flag you are flying and hate to rain on the fort you are flying is the UNION JACK circa 1804 the correct is what is known as the Queen Anne. is minus the cross of St Patrick or the union cross ,keep up the great work ,my vintage may be more than yours BUT would be unable to do as you have here in the land down under PC incorrect these days in the land of Skippy..

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The Union Jack was all I had at the time … the proper one is soon to be delivered.

[@glenmacneill6935]

FORT KELLY😀

[@BiornBear]

I would absolutely love to come help you with the labor if I were able. I’m 50 and retired but I have Parkinson’s Disease so I’m limited to what I can do but if you need anything I’d love to try. God Bless.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

If you find yourself in our area you would be more than welcome at our fire.

[@BiornBear]

@@TheWoodlandEscape thank you so much. I hope I can do that one day.

[@benc1927]

As an American I must say it will take some getting used to seeing the flag flying, but out of great respect for what you're doing I am sure i'll manage just fine. Keep up the good work.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Too funny! You could come up and try to replace it … might be fun!

[@benc1927]

As a Texan, of the Republic of Texas (1836-1846) I might have a slight historical technological advantage, if ever so slight, over the 1700's. Perhaps a Texan flag would look quite nicely next to that Union Jack! On that note, how entertaining would it be to have flags of all your visitors homelands set up around your Fort as a tribute. Bravo sir, I hope to visit someday. @@TheWoodlandEscape

[@craigcook1571]

What was the purpose of spreading the grass? Looking forward to watching the fort come together

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Pro idea good seed bed for the spring seeding of birds foot trefoil and Dutch white clover.

[@craigcook1571]

@@TheWoodlandEscape what is trefoil? And what do you use the clover for?

[@donbearden2618]

Ok Peter inquiring minds want to know how you moved those big rocks for your powder magazine?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Full disclosure, a good friend with an excavator!

[@donbearden2618]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Ahh. Thank you Peter. We really enjoy watching the new fort coming to life. Can't wait to see the completed project.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That makes two of us, lol. It is going to be a long journey.

[@LivingroomTV-me9oz]

Did I miss an episode? Was there any footage of those massive stones being moved/delivered?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Full disclosure, my friend brought in an excavator to help move the stones.

[@LivingroomTV-me9oz]

@@TheWoodlandEscape yeah, I figured! I’m still in awe of how you moved the logs for the cabin, but I didn’t imagine you dragged boulders around by hand. Though if anyone could… But did you film any of the process? I’d love to see a Timelapse or something - such a dramatic change to a scene we feel we know so well after so many episodes.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sorry we didn’t but, perhaps should have.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Might there be a KELLY'S STATION FOUNDATION to perpetuate this complex going far forward?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Not likely, lol. Materials are for the most part all from the forest and the bale owing is blood, sweat and tears!

[@jtsterry]

❤😊😊

[@josht.m9697]

loved everything about the video bar one thing the flag 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Let me guess, I suspect your my American neighbor.

[@josht.m9697]

i take it he is an Irish man then 🤣🤣🤣 @@TheWoodlandEscape